First Solo Camping Trip
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- First Solo Camping Trip (and first EVER RUclips video!)
To try out all of my brand new gear and prep myself for the 100+ mile PCT section hike I am doing in August 2016, I decided to do a solo hike and camping trip.
Needless to say, the early June weather in Oregon didn't play along, and I wasn't equipped with some gear items that could have been useful. I have also not backpacked in about 12 years, nor have I ever solo camped.
Also, please keep in mind that this is my first ever RUclips video!
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Hey here is a tip ! Never get into a sleeping bag cold, it is made to keep you warm not make you warm.
Do some jumping jacks, pushups, or go for a jog before and your body will warm up the bag and then it will keep you warm.
I am from Canadian Rockies no such thing as warm nights here.
+buddy mo thanks for the tip :)
buddy mo You can also put warm/hot water (not boiling water😬) into a Nalgene bottle and throw it inside your sleeping bag before sleep!
Definitely a great idea! I didn't have a Nalgene bottle with me on this trip unfortunately :(.
It also works with plastic bottles or basically any watertight container. I used this tip to sleep in freezing temps in Norway and in central Asia. If you use a plastic bottle you can fill it with boiling water, but be careful not to use it for drinking afterwards because the heat will make the plastic leak chemicals into the water. Also don't burn yourself! And if you sleep with the bottle between your legs it heats the blood in your femoral arteries and distributes the warmth throughout your body very efficiently!
Splitting wood with a knife is a great way to get dry wood for a fire in any conditions.
Also, make a big pile of leaves or pine needles and set your tent over it for extra insulation at night!
If you freezer bag cook you can use your sleeping bag as a cozy. Also, certain foods require your body to burn more energy than others to digest, so eating these is almost like doing verylight exercises while you sleep.
I have been a hiker and outdoors man all my life. I have friends that love to hike with me, but many of my hikes are solo. I love the quiet and solitude, and awesome spiritual feeling of being out there all alone. Thank you for the video.
+Lee Coffman I'm so glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!
I'm happy to see you going solo! I have been solo wilderness tripping since 2003 and solo camping for many years before that. You are off to a great start and made a wise decision in favor of your safety from the cold. Good for you!
Aw thank you! It's definitely empowering to do this as a woman :) Great to see other women out there doing solo trips as well. I do solo hikes in Oregon ALL the time :)
I've started watching your Oregon hikes. So beautiful!
Solo Over 50 Thank you so much :)
Wow you ladies are amazing! I’m just starting to finally do things I’ve wanted on my own, sometimes you wait for people and always back down. Your stories are inspiring!
another piece of gear that doesnt weigh much is a small wood fire box, super useful and handy to have along with the more common propane stoves out there just as a back up, they fold down to nothing and dont take any special fuels except whats around you
The best news was you had a short hike back to your car on your first solo overnighter, and made a wise decision. The following tips are for everyone who may be new to this
When setting up camp, right away try finding as much “dry” wood as possible, more than what you might use if conditions really are dry. Look under logs, dig down into debris piles, etc. It may take an hour. The physical effort will also generate some heat. Used to do this all the time when friends and I would spend a week in the Jefferson Wilderness.
Nowadays I never do a solo day hike without 4 layers, 2 hats, mittens, and a good headlamp. The only thing I add in cold weather is a good coat and a muffler.
And for goodness sake, don’t stand in the wind when it’s that cold! Find a spot back in the trees. 😉
You are brave. Im a guy and Im scared to go solo camping like that.
Thank you :)
Beautiful scenery, with the lake reflecting the clouds and trees! However, IMO, you absolutely made the correct decision to "bug" out of there! Hypothermia is a reality and what's the purpose of enjoying the outdoors laying awake all night freezing and next to a "mosquito nursery" Yes! Time to leave! Excellent video with a beautiful landscape. That was a win.
I loved the quite commentary. Very suitable for the situation. A small fire kit would not be a lot of weight and a fire would keep you feeling safe at night and the smoke would keep the bugs away. Great trip and thank you for posting.🙂
it's more entertaining watching a more amateurish camper than watching someone who knows their stuff. I think it's the unexpectedness or challenges that make it entertaining, no idea...good video!
+Darryl Lobo this video definitely makes me laugh too. I'm definitely more experienced after being on the trail for 17 days 😉👍🏼.
Thank you for this video! A lot of times I am solo hiking, and one day I'm sure camping too! Nice to see examples of conditions you can run into :)
Happy to have found your channel! I love hiking, camping, and backpacking in Oregon. Look forward to viewing your adventures.
+BLC yay so glad you found my channel! Thank you so much for watching!
God job, props friend, stay safe🙌🙏.
Great video! My wife and I hiked in there and just beyond it looking for elk a few years back in October. No snow like you ran into though. Beautiful place. We had lunch just beyond your tent site and had a camp robber bird fly up and sit on my hand! It had probably been fed by humans all summer down at the Waldo Lake campgrounds! Anyway, thank you for reminding me of a very nice place. We are in our 60’s now and don’t hike very far but still enjoy it and LOVE your videos and your spirit of exploration!
That's so awesome that you recognized this area! I love watching videos of people who were in an area that I am familiar with. This PCT/Waldo Lake area is SO beautiful!!!
I'm 16 haven't gone camping in years and tomorrow I'm going for a solo 3 day. super scared but I have a lot of knowledge so I know I'm going to be ok
You will do great, Kevin!!! You are lucky to have found the love for hiking and backpacking so early on in life :). Let me know how your trip goes.
Thanks for posting! Beautiful spot. Keep at it - you will be an expert in no time. You are brave and tough!
This was my very first RUclips video. It’s kind of crazy to see myself packing for trips now compared to then.
Looks like a great trip even with the snow. Snow keeps the bugs away. Great video girl. Thanks for sharing.
+Great American Survival thank you so much!!
Tough way to start solo camping in wet snow. I admire you for continuing.
PS: why are you whispering? No secrets on RUclips. 😁
+Explorer Mike I was whispering because it was so quiet where I was at.
+Hike Oregon. Ha ha. I can believe that. Did you notice you were whispering when you put the video together? I know that first solo trip can be a little scary too, but eventually you will like them as much as going with friends. If you can, bring a dog. Dogs are excellent camping companions and even the darkness isn't as scary if you have a canine friend with you. Most animals like bears, raccoons, skunk, deer will avoid camps with a dog, however, dogs can sometimes attract wolves and coyotes.
PS. I like how your jacket and pack match so perfectly. Was it a set? Looks like good stuff.
Great video, very informative, leaving the gloves and hat behind it is something you will never do again I am guessing and every one can learn from this especially those who are starting to go out there. Hard thing to do to deciding go out with minimal gear to go light in weight; I am trying to buy all needed gears as light as they can be so in trips I do not leave behind nothing that could play a role in me being protected from the elements especially in cold weather; shells are important and the quality chosen and how light they are is crucial. Good choice to head back and call it if you started to shiver out there. Be safe, happy trails!
+Rodolfo Rodriguez thank you for commenting! And yes, even in the summer, I now carry my hat, even when I day hike, just in case :)
You're like the fairie of this lake, distant and calm... almost unreal.
Next time you can't find tender to start a fire try processing the firewood. You were surrounded by pine trees. Just find a decent size dead branch split it and make a feather stick. the outside of the branch will most likely be wet but the inside should be dry. You can make the shavings as small and plentiful as you would like. Rain some sparks over it and you are good to go. Be sure to make some smaller kindling out of the middle of those branches also. Along with building for your fire you will be warming yourself up. Good film hopefully your trail and errors will help others learn also.
+Shannon Simpkin thank you for the tip :) yes, that's why I posted the video, even though it's embarrassing, I know there can learn from my mistakes.
you are a super woman. you are very brave.
I am a Man and i will admit i cant even walk for 100 yards in those woods alone. especially after reading about missing 411 cases, i will never even dare to step my foot into those parks and trails.
you are so fearless that not even bigfoot, spirits, ghosts and other creatures dares to mess with you. :)
Aw thank you!
I hope you didn't give up and tried again. Thanks for sharing
Not solo. But yes, since then I’ve gone out for over two weeks at a time.
Thanks for the video and giving me a bunch of belly hurtin' laughs. LOVED the beginning of the video as your eyeballs looked about big as golf balls when you said "it's snowing"!........like the apocalypse ice age was starting and you're out in the middle of nowhere. The other thing was your VERY low voice...kind of like you expected to hear a noise behind you and see some guy in a hockey mask while carrying a machete or chain saw.....or a REALLY BIG grizzly bear!As to making mistakes, we've ALL been there, done that. The petroleum jelly/cotton balls is a good one, though what I've done (learned from RUclips) was to melt the petroleum jelly in a jar which is in a pan of water. Once it's liquid, soak the cotton balls in the jelly and let dry on aluminum foil. I've got a bunch of 'em in ziplock bags that actually has a zipper instead of the kind you press to seal. Also got a bunch of them in various sized empty vitamin bottles along with special matches. These are about 4"long and half of it is the fire part. They'll stay lit for about 3 minutes no matter how hard it's raining.Back in 77-79, was stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (Anchorage) and did a lot of camping/fishing on my days off. This was WAY before the internet and of course, ferro rods, soaked cotton balls and other ideas weren't really known. It was raining that day, slipped and feel into the water which was COLD. Within a couple of minutes, I started shaking/shivering and knew what that meant. Found a tree which had fallen, scrapped some bark to make tender along with really small sticks. Then used my magnesium bar for shavings on top of them, then used the striker on the bar. Wonder what kind of sleeping bag you had with you and now have. Been there, done that as a truck driver. Water pump went out on me about 20-25 miles north of Yucca Mountain travel plaza which is about 40-50 miles north of Las Vegas. Found myself stuck there from Christmas Eve afternoon until almost noon the day after Christmas because there was no cell phone coverage.....Area 51 ya know. The 2 Coleman bags I had weren't worth bleep. Wind picked up and it got cold. Closed both sets of drapes in truck, lit a couple of candles which were on a paper plate to help "warm up" the inside a bit. Saw my breath the entire time. Since then, bought what's called the MSS, multipurpose sleep system which is what the military uses and good for (depending on who you believe) -10 or -40. Will check out your other videos to find out if you've been chopped up by a machete, ripped apart by a chainsaw or maybe you'll have a last selfie while being eaten by a grizzly bear !-)
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed! I still have the same sleeping bag. It's the REI Lyra synthetic material rated for 24 degrees. The problem with Oregon is that when it is damp like that, even 32 degrees feels like 20. And because I had been wet and cold all day, and had no hat, there was no way I was going to warm up in the sleeping bag even though it is plenty warm. Since this episode, I now always carry "fat wood" which is wood infused with pitch so that I can easily start a fire if I needed to. But I also now know how to use all my gear, I got a better tent, and I have all my clothing dialed in for backpacking.
I'll be at Charlton Lake tomorrow for my two night birthday solo trip. The first time I was there the mosquitoes were crazy aggressive. Looking forward to my return trip.
That’s awesome!! Have tons of fun and bring warm sleep stuff! It’s cold up there!!
I’m sure you know this truck by now but you can collect dryer lint in a ziplock bag and it makes a great fire starter in case everything is wet and doesn’t weigh much at all.
Yes. And I actually carry pitch infused wood with me that works in any weather to light a fire :)
xciting journey.thanks for bringing me with you.keep on going my friend.🐒
+Fraser Connell thanks so much for watching my adventure!!! There are more adventures on my channel, and more solo trips to come this summer. Subscribe and stay tuned :)
Question when you're sleeping at night on your solo hikes have you ever heard any strange noises in the forest at night that just kind of freaked you out it definitely takes a certain type person to hike at night and I admire your strength.....
The tent scene was soooo funny, thanks
So glad you enjoyed :)
Oregon is so amazing. I'm going on a solo trip to Alaska. Nice video!
+crodr021 oooooooooh solo trip in Alaska that's intense!! Oregon is amazing, but Alaska is on another level with its beauty. Thanks for watching!
It is great to do short trips before the PCT to see what works and what does not. I lightweight stove would help. I got injured on my pre trip trip.
Thanks for the tip John! I have 5 weekends of hiking before my trip, so I am pretty stoked, but don't want to overdo it in case of injury.
wise you packed up and didn't stubbornly press on (which is easy to do).
I'm contemplating my first solo hike. I was planning to go with my friend but he may not be as to make it
+yakitoriPB be safe this time of year and good luck :D
starting fires in the cold or wet conditions can be a pain, i would sugest carrying something like few small peat moss log starters ( dont set fire to the entire log but cut it in to squares so they last longer and can get multiple attempts per log) and maybe a sterno can to help keep warm inside the tent if absolutly needed and get something to eat if needed, i know its not the best out there but its something till you get more antiquated to gathering materials in wet conditions. hiking in a desert can be very similar except for the wet but materials to make a fire can be just as sparce
Yep I now carry fat wood with me in my day bag for emergencies.
Great video we all have to start somewhere and we can only learn from our mistakes.you are still a great inspiration. It's great to get out and about i"'ll keep watching your progress and I too will learn.thank you.
If you watch my videos from only a few months later you will see a whole new me after backpacking for 17 days straight! I absolutely loved it!
First hike I ever did it sleeted the whole time. Wasn’t prepared for wet snow. Woke up next morning with tent on face due to so much snow fall. Plus I packed about an 80lb bag. 😂. Worst trip ever but learned a lot. Hahahahaha ha.
Yea this was an interesting day for sure. I’m glad I went home.
Is it me or do look petrified or confused at the beginning of vid? were you gonna cry? Anyway, look how far you've come! You are now a confident expert and great video presenter!!!
Yes I was definitely about to cry. :)
Smart move, if in doubt move out, hope you give it another go only more prepared, nice to see you giving it a go.
+Sam Wilson I probably won't do another solo camping trip, but I got totally hooked on backpacking this past summer :)
I don't know what to say about this video. On one hand I commend you for going alone and trying. On the other hand, I have a daughter and would be worried to death about her being out there alone and she's almost 21 (in September). I'm glad you made it out ok. Im not trying to imply that you are a weak or timid lady by any means, because I know you are not. That had me a little worried for you and your safety. Thank you for sharing!
+Paul D. Green aw thanks Paul! It was quite the experience.
Hike Oregon You're welcome and thank you for replying!
You can't know how your gear will perform and if you are over/under equipped until you test it in real conditions. I learned weather can change very quickly in mountains and sea and temperatures can drop very low. But I had to experience it to understand. It was nice of you to share that experience. It made a good video.
+IronFreee it sure did. People want more of this, but I can't really recreate this. Lol I am way more experienced now and it wouldn't be as entertaining.
I think people will like it as long as you are sincere. You look vulnerable in this video (and another one I just watched with a ghost dog). That's touching, it reminded me of some of my experiences when I was in my sleeping bag saying to myself "what I can't see doesn't exist" so I could sleep without caring about things happening around me. I think what makes it good is that people can relate to your experience and your raw emotions.
+IronFreee that's good to hear. Unless I'm solo hiking it's hard for me to be super vulnerable. But once it's summer, I will be solo hiking again more.
Not always unicorns and rainbows....but I'm a glutton for punishment and I keep at it. Good video, thanks for showing how a trip can go a bit sideways.
Definitely not! This video shows how ill-preparedness can lead to a disaster...luckily I was able to turn around and go home, but this could just as easily have turned out not so good.
Ah the good ol spirit quest, hey if you havent checked out opal lake yet, you should do that hike soon. Pretty gorgeous
It looks very cool. Maybe I’ll do that in the fall. I’ll be in Bend for the next 3 months and then on the PCT so I have all my hikes out east already planned out :)
Sorry your trip didn't work out but I appreciate your honesty in posted this. Not all trips turn out great. Next time will be better.
+oc6088 thank you for the encouraging words. While my next backpacking trip was with people, it was definitely 100x better :). I plan on doing more solo camping this summer.
thanks for sharing . Great job .
I love solo hiking/camping usually because no one else wants to go. Or to paraphrase a song, When I [hike] alone, I prefer to be by myself.
Careful I my friend and I were camping at that same lake and some strange people were throwing rocks at are tent all night long, and never revealed themselves, strange..
That does sound very strange, can't believe people would be so rude...?
The show Alone was intense!!
stay dryer and cozy in a hammock with a tarp and under quilt. Plus it takes less than 5 minutes to set up. :)
+karin evans I ended up getting a different tent that I love. Thanks for the tip tho!
love it. i had a great/horrible time my first solo camp/hike.
Looks like you managed a good camp - just a few tweaks needed here and there - you are so luck stateside to have such amazing country to camp in. we have to go into stealth mode to camp here uk - ATB
Lol, camping in the UK. your rough it if you sleep in a cow pasture.
my first solo camp was at pat mayse lake in hunting season I went to hunt dear last year the nights for that week went down to 26 degrees I had a tent an air matress two wool blankets an a 40 degree sleeping bag but the sleeping bag was not a 40 degree it was a crappy bag an I just used it to help keep the wool blankets wrapped around me I stayed warm till 6 every morning when I got up I put on my overalls to go out to hunt other then that I was warm the whole week with two wool blankets a 70-30 an 90-10 now I have a 100% queen size pathfinder blanket a wool anorak an a bivy sake if needed an I sleep in a hammock
have you ever done much Camping? it amazes me how many people do a long trail that have no idea.
+Tim Barton it wasn't a long trail at all. I was like a mile from the road. Just wanted to try out my new gear. Done lots of camping from an early age one but was always with my dad who took care
Of logistics. I stopped backpacking when I was a teenager and hadn't done it in 10 years. Backpacked for 17 nights later that season and it turned out great!
Want to thank you for a very funny video and being a poster child for what NOT to do when solo camping. Did you think to check for current/future weather conditions BEFORE you left? I had the feeling you asked some people about what gear to take on a camping trip because you THOUGHT there might be room in your tent for your pack so it would be out of the rain. Did you ever set up your tent at home before leaving and finding out ahead of time how much room you'd have once your sleeping bag was in it? Wished you had filmed your fire starting attempt(s). Did you have an axe, hatchet or folding wood saw? Or did you just pick up various limbs and break them to a useable size?I spent a couple of years in Alaska and a lot of times, everything was soaked/very damp. A petroleum soaked cotton ball pulled apart, then lit, ALWAYS got me a fire going. With a small hatchet, you could of split your wood to expose the dry part of it. Never did say if you had a hot meal before going to bed. As to wearing hat & carrying gloves, I always wear a cowboy type hat because it gives me more protection against the sun/weather. I don't worry about mosquitos in Nevada, but with a hat, get mosquito netting that you could wear with your hat. As to the gloves, they'll help in not only keeping my hands clean while picking up wood, rocks, etc. but from cuts/scrapes. I liked how thru out the entire video, you kept your voice really low and it seemed your eyes kept darting back & forth/around like you expected a lion, tiger or bear (oh my!) to come hungrily charging out of the woods in search of a quick meal, meaning you. If all of this sounds like I'm verbally beating you up, the answer is NO. You learn from your mistakes and of course, you never had to post this video. You could of just packed everything up, got back in your car and headed home. But you didn't. How far did you walk from your car to your campsite? More than once I thought I had a good idea, but practiced/tried it out BEFORE going on a trip....saved me more than once from failing out in the middle of no where. As to my outdoor cooking disasters in my back yard, Grizzly The Fierce Tail Wagger had NO problem gobbling them up.Thing is, when I go camping, I ALWAYS think worse case scenario, first being weather. What would you have done if you couldn't just pack up and head back to your car for at least a day or two? Check RUclips for camping/bushcraft videos. There's a lot of people have tried & failed at things which gives you (and me) the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. There's a lady named armed rogue who just went on her 1st solo camping trip and she learned a few things. This is the first video of yours I've watched and will check out the others to see how things are going for you on your camping trips. I try to watch as many women doing camping trips/doing bushcraft things because you ladies think differently and of course, usually can't carry the amount of gear a man can so you have do to more with less.Thanks again for your video and sharing your experience.
Yes the weather said 40% chance of rain for a few hours during the day. It didn't say anything about snow. I did not have a saw or hatchet with me, because it is not something that I was going to carry on the PCT. I did set up my tent prior to going but didn't have my backpack yet at that time so wasn't sure it was going to fit. And yes, I was looking around all scared because there are large bear in this particular area of Oregon, and we have lots of large cougar as well. I was about a mile from my car because I had previously hiked the other way a few miles on the PCT and then headed back to this lake.
Mosquitos in the cold!??? Whoa!!
Here in Texas when it's cold the mosquitoes dip and disappear!
This was very interesting
Yea they’re of a different breed here in Oregon. They come out in all temperatures. Yuck!
Hike Oregon 😲😲 very informational, I plan to visit and hike there one day, this was a wonderful tip!
Hallo Franziska, so sah also der erste Trip aus ;) Hast du doch alles richtig gemacht.
Viele Grüße aus der alten Heimat :)
Steffen aus dem Thüringer Wald
you did the right thing love if in doubt pack up and get out .. Did you have a ground mat ???
+ooa wild camping thanks :) yes I have a good ground mat. It was just so cold and apparently you're not supposed to get into your sleeping bag cold cause you won't warm up. I think that was my biggest mistake there.
you have a very calming voice... On the level of asmr!
Oh my goodness that is such a compliment. Thank you so much!!!!!
If you split the wood, it's dry in the middle.
This isn't for you because I think you learned your lesson. But for other first time campers.....never set your tent up for the first time when you go camping..always set it up at home to check for rips or missing parts..it happens. And please please please...practice your camping skills at home.especially if you plan on solo camping. You really shouldn't solo camp the first time alone....should try to go with an experienced camper first at least once.
I'm so glad you made it somewhat safely..I hope you will always be so lucky. Still a nice looking video though.
i have been doing solo for years i dont have any friends crazy like me LOL , i like seeing people getting into the outdoor life.i like sleeping in a hammock myself , you could have processed some dry kindling from the insides of some of that wood or maybe under treee bark.just need more practice it will come,i will probly sub. you to watch your progress
+kevin sprouse thank you so much for subbing :)
The look on your face is priceless
Snowing is the best thing when hiking lol.
BTW, smart girl for leaving. Shivering is not a good sign and it uses up too many calories. It's not a failed hike. You learned something.
yes, there was no point in putting myself in danger just to prove something :)
Gracias Saludos Felicidades
Brave and a good thing to hopefully scratch off that bucket list. However..yes there are mostly fellow hikers/nature lovers out there but every once in a while you might just bump into this complete lunatic. I am a pretty big guy, always armed with knife. I live to fight another day every time I am out there because I am an avid fan of avoiding open paths/campsites. Paranoia? Hell yeah. Good thing? Yup. Nature always treat you right but men, they are crazy.
Thank you so much! Yes, I always take bear spray with me when hiking alone. If I had to spray a creeper with bear spray I totally would :)
just came across your video , what a stunning area . great to watch
+Ray Lyne thank you so much for watching!!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience of a beautiful outdoor place. I want to say this in the nicest of ways as you can tell that you are a very sweet girl and a good person. I am a experienced outdoors person and was in the military as well ass a long family legacy of law enforcement within the family. I want to say this please please be careful going solo out in remote places. There some not so nice people in this world and I hate to something happen to such a nice girl. Be sure you let people know of your departure times and routes and lodging sites both with family and park officials etc. last thing I want to see is a body recovery of such a nice person as yourself. Bring a dog of you can "they are early warning systems and often sense bad people or things" at least bring a decent knife and practice with it and get over the fact you actually would need to use it if you had to. I am happy to see you to have the courage to go solo but please be careful. I believe society would benefit from having someone like you around. Cheers and nice REI tent I have he version just before that one. You have pretty eyes not trying to flirt just paying you complement as I am tad older then you. Leave no trace and have fun.
Thank you so much for the nice comments and the concern. I do bring bear spray with me, mainly so that I could use it on someone if I had to. I understand the dangers, and honestly it more often than not does scare me quite a bit. I am definitely more afraid of the people out there than the animals. I make sure not to go solo hiking near any towns where people tend to partake in sketchy behavior in the woods. And I only tend to hike alone on popular trails where people are driving hours to go and recreate. I very much appreciate your concern :)
Great glad you understand this. I didnt want to come across like a damper on your courageous nerve to be independent and adventurous. I just hate seeing bad things happen to good people. Consider the dog and carry a whistle on your neck. I will watch some more of your videos and subscribe you're channel. Enjoy the outdoor adventures and if you even make it to the big redwoods in california let me know and I will point you to some nice girl backpackers I know. Cheers.
RViscara Sounds awesome :) I plan on getting a dog when I move next year. Right now our house is too small for a dog.
Hike Oregon Yes and a lot of responsibility. I believe if one gets a dog they should be committed and understand what they are taking on yet are getting in return from dog ownership. Stay safe and keep the videos coming they are really pretty good I have to say. Its also sort of cool that we get to see the perspective from a girl doing this and what your view and experiences are as not to many girls are as adventurous about the outdoors as others. So cheers and keep up the good work. Happy Trails. :)
Thank you so much! It's so nice getting such wonderful feedback! I only started making videos in July, so I'm still pretty new at it. But I think it's a lot of fun, and I even really enjoy doing the product reviews!
I can't wait to backpack
I can't wait to do my second solo backpacking trip so that I can show everyone who laughs at this video how much I have learned in a year :) lol.
It's a learning experience right? I'm sure u were having fun either way.. good luck on your next trip
She’s great!
Do you have a tarp in your bag?
This is the best solution for a quick shelter setup...
+Moran Guy no tarp. Just a tent.
Thanks for sharing loved the lake and surrounding area, it will all be a breeze on the next adventure ATB Nobby in the UK just subscribed
Thank you! :)
Great adventure for you.I am wondering where your backpack stove is ?That would have kept you warm inside your tent. Make something warm to drink,etc.
i guess I will have to come down to Oregon and take care of you on the trail ... :-)
+John Campbell I didn't bring a stove because I had some pizza to eat for dinner. And I wouldn't cook inside my tent. That sounds dangerous. Lol
Been catching up on your videos and I hope your fire starting skills have improved, if not 3 excellent channels demonstrating wet weather fire starting techniques; "Girl in the Woods," "Reallybigmonkey," and "Russia Survival," all very authentic folks that actually live in the woods. Anywho, happy trails...
I rarely camp in situations like this one, however I now always carry a piece of 'fat wood' with me just in case I am in a situation where I have to make a fire. In the fall, winter and spring in Oregon everything is ALWAYS wet so unless you're carrying something to start the fire with, you're not going to have much luck. And from July through September we are not allowed to have fires here in Oregon.
Even I struck out on occasion.. Next time you'll knock it outta' the Park
Thanks! :)
Oh yes, dealing with solitude. I believe I understand. Shortly, I started long ago visiting the mountains with hikers mostly then I noticed all kinds of footprints in the snow. After that no summits were of my interest. I only used to take a dog with me, several times.
Still I often visit those high mountain wilderness and never feel myself alone.
I might say that I feel solitude among the people that do not understand the nature.
Thanks for this great video. I recognized a lot of feelings I experienced myself through the time. Well done.
Take a time and check my channel, please.
I believe you will find at least something you'll love to watch
90 uploads ... most of my footage is from the wild.
Paul
+Pavle Balenovic awesome thank you! I will check out your channel.
Seemed like you complained a lot....I have to ask did you end up staying the night because I noticed there is no footage whatsoever of night. And you never mention meals...
+Jacob Hatfield if you watch to the end of the video I explain that I did not spend the night. I ate a piece of pizza for dinner.
Mosquito's biting at 30 degree weather! What type of Mosquito's do y'all have in Oregon!?
+Qmed Joe really horrible ones. Lol once it stopped snowing it probably got up to around 36 degrees and that's when they start coming out. And they don't leave until it's around 80-85 degrees.
Thats crazy! Its the total opposite on the east coast =) Can't wait to hike Oregon! Ive only been once while on ship and I got a 1 day hike and it was amazing!!!
+Qmed Joe it's amazing here!!! In the mountains there will be bad mosquitoes from late June until mid August. So if you wanna hike in the mountains don't come during that time. Lol
I am going to remember your face saying "always bring a hat and gloves.
+David Kirk good!!!! They would have saved me on this trip!!! Lol
get a tent for two person so you can put your stuff in to.
+Robert Barbour yep I ended up getting a two person Big Agnes tent.
I got a 2 person popup tent.
It sets up in 2 seconds.
How many times have you done this
How many times have I solo backpacked? Just this once. I will try it again this year. I’ve learned so much the past 3 years I know I’ll go much better. It helps that I have a ton of backpacking experience under my belt with all my gear now.
Oh no classic!! always got take a hat I agree he he..... Good you got out tho! A beautiful location!!
not bad for a first video. but you've definitely come a long way. ;)
Yes indeed I have!
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your adventure and lessons learned :) I noticed the tent said REI. What type is it and how much does it weigh? I'd like to know more about what new gear you were trying out, and how each piece fared on your trip. Did you follow up with another overnight having learned something from this trip? Kudos for getting OUT there and trying things on for "size" :) You might want to check out BushcraftUSA.com forums. I'm brand new to the community but they are very friendly and helpful and you may gain some really useful knowledge to help you make the most of being outdoors with minimal gear.. Good luck!
I don't understand the whispering. Who were you afraid of disturbing?
what was u using to get fire started?
I collected a bunch of pitch from the trees and then put that in some dry moss and then put smaller sticks on top. Once that lit I was wanting to put bigger sticks on top of that but that’s where it kept going out because the sticks were wet so they didn’t want to light.
Wow You waited so long to start Camping, You would make 1 Fine Camping Partner If you ever get a Chance to Hike and Camp in the Ozarks in MO. Jump on It.
I’m not sure what you mean by I started camping late. This is actually early in the season for Oregon (mid-June) to be hiking at that kind of elevation (5,000 ft.).
I was talking about Camping Late in Life, But Then I seen First SOLO Camp.
Yea I have been backpacking since I was a young kid.
Love the Ch. and Vids. Keep up the Good Work and Happy Hiking :)
What kind of tent is that?
REI quarter dome 1
Get a pop up tent that can be put up in seconds.
Her tent look good enough, with some training you can put them up quickly. Those pop up tent are heavy and cumbersome, they may be good if you go camping with a car...
The pop up tent I was talking about is the one that you can throw up in the air and it comes open.
very light.
what kind of sleeping bad you had? what temp was rated for?
+Edmond Mirijaj I have a 24 degree REI down sleeping bag.
Jeremy from jersey just subscribed
Thanks so much!
well you have a lot to learn I got to give you credit for trying that is how we learn
+Kelly Burdette I managed to do a successful 17 day backpacking trip after this :)
Good job you looked like a deer in the headlights. On that first one I am new to your channel
Kelly Burdette yea, I was pretty scared. First time solo camping in the rain and snow.
It looked like you did not have your down jacket that is a must any time of the year
Kelly Burdette i didn't own one yet. i took one for my next trip.
U do know you are in Bigfoot country. What the heck Bigfoot ain't real right? :)
+Little Fairies hahaha :)
Su........ woooooooooow
Nice camping i will do it when i free❤️
Are you in prison or something?
Great video! Good to see you on RUclips! Subbed #81. :)
+Morris Starkey thank you so much for subbing!!!
I swear I saw big foot in the background while she talking, no shit....and then some wood knocking during her interview...wtf
Hahahahaha
@@HikeOregon ....HO, look up big foot chronicles...they are with us.........
I did one in bend in 2001 it was like a spirt qust
why do you speak to the camera like you are agent smith from the matrix
+Rob _ sorry, don't know who that is. I think I was trying to be quiet. Maybe that's why I sound like that. Lol
Great video and I have the REI Quarter Dome (1) and (3). I hope you like making new hiking friends if so please check out our channel, We are from the Smoky Mountains In the Tennessee area, hope to hear from you
Awesome Roger! I love checking out hiking videos on RUclips! I am actually returning the Quarter Dome 1. There were too many things about it I didn't like. If you're ever in Oregon check out my website www.hikeoregon.net for some cool hike ideas :)
If you like hiking video's take some time and check out our channel and thank you for replying back
What was going wrong with the REI 1 that way I can watch out for. I have only used it once and the reason I got it was because I had so many points at REI and got it for free
I'm going to post a review on it this week! :) The main thing that was a deal breaker for me was the vestibule was WAY too small for a backpacking backpack. So if it is raining, I had to put the pack in the tent and then there just wasn't enough room. And the materials are a lot more flimsy and cheaper than other tents on the market, but that also makes them more expensive.
volume!!!
+Chris RL yes, this was my first video. I am definitely working on this in my other vids :)
Id TRULY protect you on a solo camping trip, I have true honor even as a male, my love commited suicide years ago, ye I still hold out "hope" she will come back to me {:.(
I am SO sorry for your loss Zackary!